The overall objective of the Consumer Welfare Fund is to provide financial assistance to promote and protect the welfare of the consumers and strengthen the Voluntary Consumer movement in the State particularly in the rural areas.

Procedure for applying for Financial assistance

The applicant, who is desirous to seek financial assistance from the Consumer Welfare Fund, is required to apply in the prescribed proforma (Form -A) provided in the Rules governing Kerala Consumer Welfare Fund, 2007. The application should be addressed to

The Member Secretary,

Consumer Welfare Fund Committee,

(Director of Civil Supplies),

Commissionerate of Civil Supplies,

Thiruvananthapuram.

The applicant should furnish annual reports and audited statements of accounts for the last 3 years, separately for each year, list of members and other information as required under the Consumer Welfare Fund Rules. He will be required to furnish photocopies of all documents attached with application duly attested by a gazetted officer of the State Government. The audited accounts statements of the Organization must bear the registration number and official seal / stamp of the Chartered Accountant.The applications should be submit the Member Secretary after vetting and scrutinizing by the concerned District Collector. The Collector may note his remarks on the application form that on the following reasons, this application is forwarded to Government for consideration.